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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dewing, n. [ME. dewyng (c 1300).] A sprinkling of dew or water. — 1513 Doug. vi. iii. 143.
Strinkland ane litill dewing … Wyth the branch of ane happy olive 1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xvi.
The dewing Of ranie Orion, That dropit and knopit, Baith apon tre and stone